SL vs NZ, 1st ODI Prediction: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Today Match Probable Playing XI, Dambulla Pitch Report And Live Streaming Channel In India

SL vs NZ, 1st ODI Fantasy Prediction: Sri Lanka will lock horns with New Zealand for the three-match ODI series, beginning on November 13, Wednesday in Dambulla. They also faced each other in a two-match T20I series, which ended in a tie. The Kiwis won the second match by five runs as Sri Lanka won the first match.

At the same time, the Mitchell Santner-led side last played in the 50-over format against Bangladesh last year and won the series by 2-1 after losing to India in the semifinal of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Simultaneously, Sri Lanka recently won the ODI series against West Indies by 2-1 and then scripted history by defeating the Men in Blue by 2-0 in the three-match ODI series.

Sri Lanka is entering this series riding high on confidence with brilliant records as the pitch conditions in Dambulla would give them an upper edge. Star batters like Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, and Kusal Mendis have performed consistently and can provide the team with a flying start. With Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage spearheading the bowling lineup, the hosts can take advantage of the spin-friendly conditions in their backyard. At the same time, New Zealand boasts of star power-hitters, all-rounders, and brilliant bowlers.

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Toss- The match toss between New Zealand and Sri Lanka for the 1st ODI will be held at 2:00 p.m. IST.

Time- November 13, 2:30 p.m. IST

Venue: Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium

Where to watch NZ vs SL 1st ODI live streaming: The match would be telecasted live on Sony Sports network and it would be live streamed on the SonyLiv app.

NZ vs SL, 1st ODI team prediction:

Wicket-keepers: Glenn Phillips, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarickwarma

Batters: Will Young, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka

All-rounders: Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Dunith Wellalage

Bowlers: Ish Sodhi, Mahesh Theekshana

Captain: Charith Asalanka

Vice-captain: Pathum Nissanka

SL vs NZ, 1st ODI Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka (C), Asitha Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dunith Wellalage, Mahesh Theekshana, Kusal Perera, Matheesha Pathirana, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dinesh Chandimal

New Zealand: Mitchell Hay (wk), Henry Nicholls, Tim Robinson, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Ish Sodhi, Zak Foulkes, Adam Milne

Sri Lanka vs New Zealand ODI squads:

New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitch Hay (wk), Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Adam Milne, Henry Nicholls, Nathan Smith, Dean Foxcroft

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Janith Liyanage, Mahesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushan Hemantha, Nishan Madushka, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Mohamed Shiraz